Liberal Leader Kevin Falcon told delegates to the UBCM Convention that his government would look to local governments as partners in delivering an increased housing supply. “We need legislative changes” to accelerate the delivery of new homes, said MLA Falcon, “but we will work with local governments to get the right balance of incentives and disincentives." Falcon added that "the province also needs to do its part" to ensure the infrastructure necessary for development is in place.

UBCM delegates met for the second resolutions session at the 2022 UBCM convention. The summary of the decisions during today’s proceedings is available online. Official results will appear in the Convention Minutes.

Congratulations to Councillor Trish Mandewo, City of Coquitlam, who was elected Third Vice-President in today’s vote. Elections for the positions of Electoral Area Representative and Directors at Large will happen this afternoon and tomorrow morning. Results will be announced on Friday.

Congratulations to the 2022 winners of the Climate & Energy Action awards presented by the Community Energy Association. 

A clinic Thursday at the UBCM convention provided delegates with an engaging conversation about food security in BC communities.